Confined Space Entry Course

Confined Space Entry Course: MSMPER200 (Release 1) + MSMPER205 (Release 2) + MSMWHS216 (Release 1) + MSMWHS217 (Release 1) + RIIWHS202E (Release 2) 

Shore Train RTO (RTO#46171) offers the nationally recognised MSMPER200 + MSMPER205 + MSMWHS216 + MSMWHS217 + RIIWHS202E units packaged with high-quality course materials and premier student support. We deliver training that is customised to meet the needs of our students and employers.

Where can it take your career?

The Confined Space Entry Course is the latest nationally accredited course for people who are working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

This course is perfect for learners:

  • who want to gain knowledge, practical skills, and experience in confined space entry.
  • who are unemployed, seeking work and/or employed, seeking to upgrade skills
  • who are seeking to upgrade their skills and use this skillset to become an underground coal miner, civil construction worker and process support operator.

How is the course delivered?

Training is delivered via Blended (Online distance learning + Face-to-face training and assessment)

Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed up to 3 days with pre-course learning.

Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend approximately 28-32 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.

Note: Please read the ShoreTrain Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

What will you learn?

This course is designed to develop your expertise in confined space entry. Among others, you will learn to:

  • Work in accordance with an issued permit
  • Operate breathing apparatus
  • Gas test atmospheres
  • Enter and work in confined spaces

How is the course structured?

All learners will be assessed through:

  • Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation
  • Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interview
  • Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, progressive tasks

What are the entry requirements?

Students must:

    • Are 18 years of age and over
    • Are living or working in Australia
    • Have at least Year 10 English proficiency level, or equivalent, and basic numeracy skills*
    • Have basic computer skills
    • Ability to handle tools and equipment, and in good mental health condition to work comfortably in confined spaces and is not claustrophobic.

    *Learners who do not meet the LLN requirements of the course may still enrol into the course provided the enrolment has been endorsed by the trainer and corresponding additional support strategies have been put in place.

    Physical attributes requirements

    Prospective students need to have the physical attributes to be able to:

    • Act (in line with own role) in an incident or an emergency response
    • Handle tools and equipment
    • Enter and exit a confined space.

Pre- requisites/ Co- requisites

Students must be marked as Competent in the following unit or RPL/ Credit transfer the pre-requisite before they can proceed with MSMPER205 Enter confined space.

  • MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit

What are the resources needed to complete the course?

To support you in your new course with ShoreTrain, we will provide the following:

  • Confined Space Entry Course learning and assessment suite which includes:
    • Learner Guides
    • Assessment Workbooks
    • Templates for Projects and other activities;
  • Additional course readings and resources recommended by trainers
  • The latest version of regulatory framework, including but not limited to:
    • Legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)
    • Industry codes of practice and guidelines
    • Environmental regulations and guidelines
    • Australian and other standards
    • Licence and certification requirements
    • AS 2865-2009 Confined spaces or its authorised replacement
    • AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment or its authorised replacement
    • AS 1674.1-1997 Welding and allied processes – Fire precautions or its authorised replacement
  • Relevant procedures, including but not limited to:
    • Permit to work system
    • Emergency procedures
    • Work instructions
    • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
    • Safe work method statements (SWMSs)
    • Formulas/recipes
    • Batch sheets
    • Temporary instructions
    • Any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
  • Secure worksite
    • Simulated confined space environment
    • Signs
    • Barriers
    • Other requirements as defined in the confined space entry permit requirements, AS2865-2009 Confined spaces and other relevant requirements
  • Tools and equipment, including but not limited to:
    • Instruments and monitors:
      • Instruments used for pre-entry testing appropriate to the hazards
      • Continuous monitors appropriate for the hazards
      • Other devices used to test the confined space atmosphere
    • PPE, such as:
      • Eye protection
      • Ear protection
      • Gloves
      • Clothing
      • Respiratory protection
      • Helmets
      • Safety footwear
      • Lifelines and harnesses
      • Personal monitors and alarms
      • Other relevant PPE
    • Breathing apparatus, including one or more of open circuit:
      • Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
      • Airline equipment
      • Other similar breathing apparatus
    • Communication equipment
      • Voice/visual contact
      • Lifeline communication
      • Radio communication
      • Other relevant communication aids
    • Portable instruments
    • Sampling tubes and pumps
    • Oxygen level meter
    • Combustible gas detectors
    • Other hazardous gas meters
    • Equipment related to entering and working in confined spaces
  • Workplace documentation, including but not limited to:
    • Confined space permit
    • Entry/exit/re-entry logs
    • Other documentation required by AS 2865-2009 Confined spaces
    • Other documentation required by the permit
    • Other documentation required by the site
    • Signing-off of permit
    • Documentation related to equipment used
    • Other required records

To complete your course, you will need ongoing access to the following:

  • Personal protective equipment
    • High visibility clothing
    • Long-sleeved shirt
    • Long pants
    • Steel capped boots
    • Gloves
    • Safety goggles
    • Safety helmet
    • Sunscreen
    • Insect repellent
  • Laptops/tablets are optional

What are the Confined Space Entry course units?

  • MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with an issued permit
  • MSMPER205 – Enter confined space
  • MSMWHS216 – Operate breathing apparatus
  • MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres
  • RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces

What are the course fees?

The Confined Space Entry course is available for only $580.00 Upfront Payment.

Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.

What are the Qualification Pathways?

Students enrolled in this course may also choose to study other courses relevant to entering and working in confined spaces. Other options available for students may include the following qualifications:

  • RII30520 Certificate III in Mining Exploration*
  • RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue*
  • RII40920 Certificate IV in Drilling Operations*

Completion of this course may also lead to the following roles:

  1. Underground coal miner
  2. Civil construction worker
  3. Process support operator

*currently not being offered by Shore Train

Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?

Shore Train has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist Learners to progress faster through a unit of competency or allow the student full credit.

*RPL does not apply to the following three units contained within this course:

  • MSMPER205 Enter confined space – AS2865-2009 Confined spaces requires that persons be reassessed at appropriate intervals, which the industry has regarded reassessment on a two-year cycle as good practice
  • MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus – AS/NZS1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment requires that retraining and reassessment must be completed annually, at a minimum
  • MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres – industry regards reassessment on a two-year cycle as good practice